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Abroad as a Nanny

We have written repeatedly about the Au Pair program – an international cultural exchange program that has been operating in Ukraine for several years. Briefly, its essence: Au Pair is a mutually…

"We left the embassy in a good mood"

Law of Ukraine on Citizenship of Ukraine

This Law, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, defines the legal content of citizenship of Ukraine, the grounds and procedure for its acquisition and termination, the powers of state…

How I Learned Insurance in Paris

"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris in your youth, then wherever you go later, it will remain with you until the end of your days, because Paris is a moveable feast." (From a letter by…

European Union Defines Its Development Strategy

On Monday in Nice, European Union foreign ministers signed the final version of a treaty defining the organization's development strategy for the 21st century, CNN reports. According to the…

Tourist Racket

No, don't think that we are talking about musclemen in masks who burst into travel agency offices with baseball bats or attack peaceful vacationers. We are talking about quite respectable-looking…

LIFE for American Illegal Immigrants

America is amnestying hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants. Such a sensational turn in U.S. immigration policy became possible thanks to the Legal Immigration and Family Equality (LIFE) Act…

Language Festival: A Tradition That Has Come to Us

For all Ukrainians interested in foreign languages, 2001 is a special year. Not only because the first year of the new millennium has been declared the European Year of Languages, but also because it…

Eyebrow Trimmer – a Useful Gadget and Reliable Assistant

Even people who pay enough attention to their appearance sometimes ignore such an element as eyebrows. However, this seemingly small detail can greatly affect the geometry of the face, and therefore…

Interesting Idea for New Year's Decor

When talking about the New Year holiday, it is hardly possible to hide a genuine smile and sincere emotions at such a mention. We have many reasons to love this event, and it is customary to prepare…

Main human rights violators named

The US State Department has published its annual report on human rights observance around the world. Israel, China, and Russia were among the violators of rights and freedoms. Amnesty International…

Is He Right Who Has More Rights?

"Here lies the body of William Jay, who died defending his right to cross the street. He was right, absolutely right, when he hurried to his goal. But, alas, he is just as dead as if he had been…

German universities: where the information is buried

Dear editors! I read in your newspaper the article 'Germany. What could be better?' («Заграница» No. 4, January 2001) and would like to get more detailed information about studying at German…

Key Guidelines for Choosing a Smartphone

Today it is almost impossible to imagine the life of a modern person without a smartphone. This gadget accumulates everything necessary: access to information, opportunities for communication, work…

Cannot Expel, Legalize

In January, a new law on illegal immigration came into force in Portugal. From now on, those who have arrived clandestinely in this country on the southwestern tip of Western Europe, whether in…

How to Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree

With the approach of Christmas and New Year holidays, store windows gradually turn into stunning fairy-tale decorations. Entire sections of supermarkets are dedicated to festive ornaments and…

How Europeans learn to communicate with their neighbors

With the unification of Europe and the admission of new members into the European Union, the problem of communication on the continent is becoming more acute. However, the governments of European…